Cs+ and [Et4N+] salts of 12-CN-CB11H12- and 7,12-(CN)2-CB11H12- were synthesized by microwave-assisted Pd-catalyzed cross coupling. The salts were characterized by NMR, IR, and mass spectrometry, and the crystal structure of [Et4N+][12-CN-CB11H12-] was obtained by single crystal X-ray diffraction. These molecules are the first examples of derivatives of the carba-closo-dodecaborate(1-) anion bearing CN groups on boron. The synthesis of these molecules, investigations of their reactivity, and efforts to prepare more heavily cyanated derivatives will be presented.

Synthesis and reactions of cyanated derivatives of 1-carba-<i>closo</i>-dodecaborate(1-)

245th National Meeting (2013)

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Synthesis and reactions of cyanated derivatives of 1-carba-closo-dodecaborate(1-)